This is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England and Wales. Number 8860726.

You've been logged out of GDC Vault since the maximum users allowed for this account has been reached.
To access Members Only content on GDC Vault, please log out of GDC Vault from the computer which last accessed this account.

Click here to find out about GDC Vault Membership options for more users.

Collision Detection in Pac-Man Ghost Zone: Collision Techniques in a 3D Environment for Man and Camera

Speaker(s):

, Gilbert Colgate

Company Name(s):

,

Track / Format:

Programming

Overview:

This session focuses on the use of mathematics and programming techniques for characters who need to bounce, jump, get smashed, and slide into various random surfaces. Other problems addressed include a mathematical and game design issue of a character who may be hidden from the camera by obstacles, or may shove the camera up against a wall. Intended for programmers working on 3D action titles.